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Central Texas Gardener showcases exquisite Central Texas gardens and teaches how to have your own beautiful garden. Find out when CTG airs in your area.
John Dromgoole’s Formulas
John is also the host of Gardening Naturally, a biweekly radio program that focuses on organic techniques for home owners and weekend gardeners. He has hosted that show on KLBJ-AM 590 for over 20 years. John originated the City of Austin’s Chemical Clean-Up Day, which has become an annual event and has now established a permanent drop-off site. He also co-authored standards for certifying organic farms as part of a Texas Department of Agriculture Task Force. Since 1983, John has written articles for Texas Gardener Magazine and Organic Gardening Magazine, and has won numerous environmental and industry awards. Trishas Shirey’s Recipes
Crafts are another of Trisha’s interests, and she teaches classes such as pressed flower design, potpourri, smudge stick making and gardening classes to the guests at Lake Austin Spa Resort. She has participated in the writing, editing and testing of two cookbooks for the resort. Certified as a licensed pesticide applicator, Trisha manages pest problems on the grounds and in buildings with safe and effective natural pest control. Trisha also authored a chapter on fertilizers for Great Garden Formulas, published by Rodale Press. Trisha has given presentations on organic gardening, herb gardening, native plants, wildflowers, xeriscaping, water gardens, vegetable gardening and natural pest control to garden clubs throughout Texas. Skip Richter’s Tips
He loves learning about and teaching natural gardening techniques. Skip is a sought-after speaker on organic gardening and brings a practical, hands-on approach to training others how to garden with less dependence on pesticide sprays. He loves practical research and has established several trial gardens for evaluating varieties and organic techniques appropriate for home gardening. Skip writes two weekly newspaper gardening columns in Texas and has authored numerous articles for statewide, regional, and national gardening magazines. He also appears on radio and television programs in the Austin, Texas area, and appears weekly spot on Central Texas Gardener.
He coordinates both Master Gardener and Master Composter volunteer training programs in Texas and has trained Master Gardeners in several Texas county programs as well as at state and national conferences.
If you have questions or suggestions for Central Texas Gardener, please contact: Linda Lehmusvirta
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John Dromgoole, owner of The Natural Gardener, has been heavily involved in the organic industry and environmental issues for more than 30 years. His nursery has been voted “Best Nursery” eight times in The Austin Chronicle’s “Best of Austin Poll,” and is known for supplying organic products; native and well adapted plants; and bulk compost, soils and mulches.
Trisha Shirey’s association with Lake Austin Spa Resort has resulted in organic herb and vegetable gardens, an organic orchard, and a wealth of flowers to enhance the resort's grounds and brighten the delicious low fat dishes served in the dining room.
Skip, who currently serves as the Travis County Extension Horticulturist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, loves learning about organic practices. He has been gardening since started his first garden as a 4-H project.
